Caramelized Apple Samoas
Deliciously sweet and crispy Caramelized Apple Samoas combine tender apples with rich caramel and a crunchy cookie base for a perfect homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 shortbread cookies or homemade cookie rounds
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine chopped apples, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until apples are tender and mixture thickens and caramelizes, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring constantly. Set aside.
- Spread a spoonful of the caramelized apple mixture evenly over each shortbread cookie.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut generously over the apple layer, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top.
- Place cookies on parchment paper and refrigerate until chocolate sets, about 20 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For an extra indulgent twist, drizzle some white chocolate over the finished Samoas or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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